About this role
Job Description
This position serves LEONI’s North American Project Management Department responsible for overseeing the P&L, leading actions to meet targets, and defining countermeasures for deviations in collaboration with relevant functions.
The candidate will assume full autonomy in all customer-facing interactions—serving as LEONI’s trusted representative and stewarding our brand, values, and commitments.
Job Profile Description
- Lead customer projects from RFQ (Gate 10) to end of production (Gate 70), ensuring adherence to LEONI project management processes and standards.
- Define profitability targets, monitor performance, and implement corrective measures for deviations in schedule, budget, and quality.
- Prepare and present project status reports at the account level, facilitate gate review meetings, and escalate decisions to the Project Steering Committee.
- Coordinate cross-functional work packages, conduct stakeholder analyses, and manage customer escalations through the defined escalation path.
- Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, KPIs, and risk/opportunity portfolios, ensuring timely follow-up on action plans.
- Establish and manage internal and external communication structures, including kick-off meetings, status updates, and documentation.
- Apply risk management guidelines to identify, track, and mitigate project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical/Electrical preferred)
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Experience preferred : 3-5 years in Automotive project/wiring industry with at least 2 years of leadership in cross-functional organization.
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Basic knowledge of project management tools (MS project or similar)
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Proficient English speaking and writing skills
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Microsoft Office Skills
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Good team work, interpersonal skills, & problem solving skills
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Willingness to travel
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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